Bills/S. 1006

Federal Workforce Freedom Act

Federal Workforce Freedom Act

In CommitteeOtherSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Federal Workforce Freedom Act (S 1006) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Federal Workforce Freedom Act is a proposed law that would limit the authority of federal agencies to require employees to join or pay fees to labor unions as a condition of employment. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to make union membership and union dues payments voluntary rather than mandatory for federal workers. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect federal government employees and the labor unions that represent them. It could also indirectly impact the operations of federal agencies, since union dues currently support union representation and activities. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (S 1006), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote.

No further action has been taken at this time. The bill was introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee. **Note:** For more detailed information about the specific provisions and current legislative developments, you would want to check Congress.gov or the bill's official text.

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Latest Action

March 12, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
March 12, 2025
Last Updated
March 12, 2025
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